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University of Massachusetts Medical School is Hiring a Technician, Animal Care Near Worcester, MA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals and observe animals for their general health and well- being. The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hours coverage as needed.
Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Observe animal health and behavior, record and report atypical findings of the environment or physical plant. These observations include but are not limited to sick animals, maintenance problems, safety hazards, and reporting animal welfare concerns
- Perform animal husbandry duties; e.g., feeding, watering, cage/pen cleaning of all laboratory species
- Handle, restrain, and sex laboratory animals
- Maintain animal room records; e.g., census, sanitation, enrichment, feeding, and animal identification
- Prepare and distribute routine medications as directed; e.g., medicated drinking water or feed
- Perform routine maintenance and sanitization of rooms and associated equipment within the vivarium
- Operate commonly used equipment including machines used for washing and sterilizing items
- Maintain validation records of equipment and room maintenance records of assigned areas
- Keep assigned work areas stocked with supplies needed for routine operation of the area
- Collect and dispose of waste
- Record accurate documentation necessary for regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with all UMMS policies and local, state and federal laws governing the use of research animals
- Performs other duties as requred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-1 year of related experience
- Valid drivers license
- Basic computer skills e.g. familiar with Microsoft office and related hardware
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bending, stooping, and lifting (Must be able to lift 60 lbs.)
- Use of PPE is required: scrubs, disposable gown, exam gloves, shoe covers, head/beard cover, surgical/N95 mask. Showering may be required. Exposure to animal allergens, anesthetic gases, biohazards, radiation, MRI, and sharps
- Shower may be required..
Job Summary
Full Time
$42k-49k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/16/2024
umassmed.edu
AMHERST, MA
3,000 - 7,500
1962
LAWRENCE FELDMAN
$50M - $200M
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About University of Massachusetts Medical School
Massachusetts first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools and two business units, Commonwealth Medicine and MassBiologics. Perennially ranked among the top medical schools for primary care education by U.S. News & World Report, UMass Medical School is also an international leader in biomedical research, with $399 million in NIH funding in FY 2020. UMass Medical School educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care with compassion. Our researchers are making discoveries daily in the fight against dise...ases such as ALS, Tay-Sachs, COVID-19, cancer and diabetes. UMass Medical School strives to advance the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering education, research and health care delivery with clinical partner UMass Memorial Health. Commonwealth Medicine provides a wide range of care management and consulting services to government agencies, nonprofits and health care organizations, improving health care for people in need while also maximizing revenue for clients and performing cutting edge research that impacts health policy. MassBiologics, the only nonprofit, FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics in the United States, improves public health through applied research, development and production of biologic products, including vaccines, plasma derivatives and monoclonal antibodies.
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